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Project Worker, Long Term Supported Accommodation, George's Hill, Dublin
Client: Focus Ireland
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: ca577034b992
Job Views: 74
Posted: 21.01.2025
Expiry Date: 07.03.2025
Job Description:
Description
Project Worker, Long Term Supported Accommodation, George's Hill
Location: Dublin
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary Scale: Aligned to Focus Ireland Scale
The purpose of this role is to provide on-site housing support to tenants in Long Term housing owned, supported or managed by Focus Ireland.
What you will do:
* Work within the framework of the overall objectives of Focus Ireland.
* Work as a member of the Support Team based in Georges Hill providing services to tenants living here.
* Work under the supervision and direction of the Project Leader and Team Leader.
* Be familiar with and comply with all relevant Focus Ireland policies e.g. Standards of Customer Service, Housing Policy, Health & Safety Policy, Personnel Policy.
* Work in partnership with relevant external services and stakeholders for the overall purpose of supporting tenants to live in their own homes.
* Assist in assessing new tenants as delegated.
* Assess needs in collaboration with the tenant and other stakeholders, develop appropriate support plans for each tenant and carry out support plan reviews with tenants.
* Provide support/contact for each tenant through individual support sessions.
* Ensure Focus Ireland Rent Policy is adhered to and appropriate rent control measures are in place.
* Develop opportunities for tenants to be involved in the service, the wider Organisation and Local Community.
* Support tenants in line with their tenancy agreement.
* Work closely with the Property Management Team in relation to managing a tenancy, repairs, maintenance etc.
* Support tenants to ensure that their accommodation is maintained to a reasonable standard.
* Participate in the review, evaluation and development of the programme.
* Provide written reports as required.
* Maintain records in accordance with Focus Ireland policy.
* Attend and contribute to team, project and agency meetings as required.
* Participate in relevant training and development courses as necessary.
* Liaise and work effectively with the other divisions in Focus Ireland in relation to organisational procedures and policies.
* Be vigilant to any Health, Safety and Welfare risks in the workplace and bring any concerns to the attention of your line manager or Health & Safety Representative.
* Participate in the supervision process of Focus Ireland and the annual performance review.
* Undertake any other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the Project Leader, Manager and Director of Services.
What you will need:
* A relevant Third Level qualification at degree level i.e. social care, psychology, sociology.
* Minimum of 2 years direct work experience in a social care setting.
* Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
* Experience of working with people who have experienced homelessness, preferably in housing support.
* Experience of the challenges faced by individuals adjusting to a drug/alcohol free lifestyle.
* Experience of assessing and developing appropriate plans based on need.
* Strong communication and organisational skills.
* Willingness to develop professional skills as identified through supervision.
* Previous experience in a supported housing setting.
* The skills required to advocate on behalf of people.
* Ability to work in partnership with others.
* Good report writing skills.
* Information technology skills.
* Ability to deal with challenging behaviour.
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